SAN — Styrene Acrylonitrile
SAN is a transparent, rigid plastic with good chemical resistance and better clarity than ABS.
What is SAN?
SAN is a transparent, rigid plastic with good chemical resistance and better clarity than ABS.
Typical properties
| Density | ~1.06–1.09 g/cm³ |
| Tensile strength | ~60–80 MPa |
| Stiffness | high |
| Impact resistance | limited |
Typical applications
HousewaresTransparent housingsCosmetics packagingTechnical visual parts
Industries
Consumer goodsPackagingHousehold appliancesCosmeticsElectrical appliances
Processing
Injection moulding and extrusion. Good flow, suitable for transparent parts.
How NSB supplies SAN
NSB Polymers trades SAN in Prime, Near-Prime, Wide-Spec, Off-Grade and Stocklot qualities — sourced from 50+ producers and 200+ trading partners worldwide. Available lots change weekly.
Related materials
Typical guide values only. Actual density, tensile strength, MFI, heat deflection and processing behaviour vary by producer, additive package, reinforcement content, moisture, colour, recycled content and quality level (Prime, Near-Prime, Wide-Spec, Off-Grade, Stocklot). These values are not a specification and no guarantee of suitability for a specific application — binding are only written offers and agreed specifications. See our Note on product information.
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